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Build the perfect experience at Devon's iconic waterside destination - Royal William Yard

Enjoy a day of discovery or a memorable staycation full of experiences, with the launch of a new online ‘itinerary builder’ to help inspire your next visit to iconic waterside community, Royal William Yard.

The much-loved destination offers much to see and do, with its mix of bustling restaurants, bars, shops, wellbeing offering, water sports, and even its own marina – all sitting...

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New course of highly popular Let’s Talk Teenagers sessions starts this Autumn

The second series of highly successful webinars for parents of teenagers is set to kick off this autumn, covering a range of new topics.

Let's Talk Teenagers is a series of online support sessions and an opportunity for parents and carers of teenagers to hear about the challenges young people are facing today and discover ways to help them navigate their way through them.

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East Devon to hold local proclamation announcing new monarch

A local proclamation to formally announce the accession of His Majesty, King Charles III will be held at East Devon District Council's Honiton headquarters.

Residents and officials have been invited to the event which will be held at Blackdown House at 10am on Monday, 12 September 2022.

East Devon District Council's Chair, Councillor Ian Thomas, will read the proclamation...

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Branscombe blacksmith forges ahead to be crowned national champion 

Simon Hall, tenant blacksmith at the National Trust’s Branscombe Forge in Devon, has been crowned as both national British static and live forging champion for the second year running.

His leafy garden gate, which was based on his Chelsea flower show design, and metal flower bouquet saw him win the titles, seeing off competition from 22 other blacksmiths.  

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Politicians and civic leaders across Devon pay respect to The Queen

Politicians and civic leaders across Devon have been expressing their sadness at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Many people in Plymouth have fond memories of her visits there. She visited the city on several occasions, both as a princess and a queen.

She opened the civic centre in 1962 which was regarded as a milestone in the rebuilding of Plymouth...

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RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter, gift card shop

RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card

RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter is the latest charity in Devon to sign up to the first multi-retailer gift card that can be used exclusively in charity shops.

The Exeter-based charity has six shops raising money to help Devon’s animals in need. It joins Hospiscare and national charities, Marie Curie, The Children’s Society and YMCA in accepting the card in the county.

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Help to support Devon's Air Ambulance as part of AAUK week

Air Ambulance Week 2022 is taking off from the 5th to the 11th of September to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities across the UK, and here in Devon, our local air ambulance charity will be sharing the stories of previous patients who have benefitted from their time-critical care.

During this national awareness week, organised by Air Ambulances UK, and...

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Foot Anstey welcomes 13 new trainees to its ranks

Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed 13 new trainees based across three of its locations.

Billy Blackall, James Collard, Ffion Davies, Greg Humphries, Ben Kay, Clara Pike-Siew and Oliver Toomey will be based from the firm's Bristol office; Jake Christopherson, Lauren Donnison, Chloe-Ann Roberts, Prem Shah and Giles Tidy will join the team in its Exeter office, while the Southampton office will...

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Andy Ford Back in the Saddle tour

Andy Ford brings his Back in the Saddle tour to Devon

The second half of 2022 is looking very busy and exciting for West Country comedy star and Plymouth Theatre Royal Panto Legend Andy Ford.

He is about to launch into the Autumn leg of his Back in the Saddle Live Comedy Tour around the South West, including shows in Plymouth on 18th September, Torpoint on 23rd September and his home city of Exeter on Sunday 2nd October.

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Construction underway at luxury development for the over 55s in Exmouth

Construction has officially started on a new over 55s development of luxury new homes in Exmouth, by award-winning housebuilder Blue Cedar Homes.

The new development, Orcombe Gardens, will feature a mix of 23 freehold, 2- and 3-bedroom homes each with their own garage, private parking space and private rear gardens. The collection of new homes will also offer a signature summerhouse...

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